QPR boss Neil Warnock reckons he may have to put an academy graduate on the bench to make up the numbers against millionaires Manchester City tomorrow.

The manager joked it was easier to say who was available rather than list the doubtfuls as he cast envious eyes towards the City of Manchester Stadium.

“It would be nice to have two teams like them,” he said. “But we have to make the best of what we’ve got and try and give them a game.”

Adel Taraabt (midfield) has been struggling with a stomach bug, Shaun Derry (midfield) groin, defender Armand Traore (thigh) are also worries, while Matt Connolly was on the cusp of an ankle operation before the defender got better news this week.